Answers

Subtract 84/45 from 96/3

1^st number: 32 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

96/3 - 84/45 is 452/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
   96/3 = 96 × 15/3 × 15 = 1440/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/45 - 84/45 = 1440 - 84/45 = 1356/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 452/15
6. In mixed form: 302/15

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